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EA05 DZJ

2005 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A

Silver Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

141,117 mi
Last recorded141,117 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A75,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 DZJ
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited Crd A
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,776cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2020 141,117 miles

Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2019 135,228 miles

Front anti roll bar bushes worn both sides.

Front brake pads getting low.

Front propshaft missing

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear Diff stabiliser arm bush badly worn.

Offside rear brake pads getting low.

Fail 30 Jul 2019 135,195 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front anti roll bar bushes worn both sides.

Front brake pads getting low.

Front propshaft missing

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear Diff stabiliser arm bush badly worn.

Offside rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 8 Aug 2018 124,364 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 124,342 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 112,484 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 106,452 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 18 Jul 2016 106,452 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 97,964 miles

deterioration in exhaust and rear exhaust support bracket

tow ball not fitted at time of test

Fail 7 Jul 2015 97,796 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

deterioration in exhaust and rear exhaust support bracket

tow ball not fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Jul 2014 87,984 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 78,192 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 67,763 miles

deterioration on rear brake disc

Pass 20 Jul 2011 55,517 miles

not all steering and brake components could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

Fail 19 Jul 2011 55,515 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

not all steering and brake components could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2010 50,076 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 40,995 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 31,272 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 30,707 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A?

Based on 50,129 MOT tests across 2,940 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
5,858
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,940
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,379
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,371
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,090
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 980
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 824
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EA05 DZJ is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A in Silver with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2005 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 75,901 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 1,379 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EA05 DZJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EA05 DZJ is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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